Senior Accountant

STRIVE Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Vancouver real estate developer is seeking a CPA-designated Senior Accountant. The role involves managing full-cycle accounting, preparing consolidated financials, and collaborating with operations. This position offers autonomy, teamwork, and opportunities for process improvement within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Free downtown parking

Excellent benefits

Supportive team

Qualifications

• CPA designation with experience in construction or real estate development sectors preferred.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting and reporting for various entities.
• Support the preparation of year-end financial statements and working papers for external auditors.
• Contribute to business process improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Advanced Excel

Sage

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm specializing in Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment and committed to a genuine, consultative approach, which has contributed to our success. Our proactive approach helps us find high-caliber professionals for niche and often hard-to-fill roles.

THE ROLE

Our client is a leading Vancouver real estate developer with a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential properties. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a CPA-designated Senior Accountant looking to transition from public practice into industry.

Reporting to the Controller, you will be a key member of the corporate accounting team, managing full-cycle accounting for multiple entities, preparing consolidated financials, and supporting month-end and year-end processes. You will collaborate cross-functionally with operations and the tax group, gaining exposure to both strategic and operational financial aspects of a growth-oriented organization.

This position provides a balance of autonomy and teamwork, with opportunities to improve processes, contribute to internal reporting, and participate in special projects. Benefits include a competitive salary and bonus, free downtown parking, excellent benefits, and a supportive team invested in your long-term success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform full-cycle accounting and reporting for various entities
• Collaborate with operations, business partners, and the tax group to deliver accurate financial results and analysis
• Maintain, update, and reconcile key balance sheet account schedules monthly
• Respond to inquiries from the Controller and management regarding financial results and reports
• Assist in preparing financial summaries, forecasts, and analyzing financial results and KPIs for internal stakeholders
• Support the preparation of year-end financial statements and working papers for external auditors
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
• Contribute to business process improvements
• Prepare monthly standalone and consolidated financial statements and schedules
• Participate in finance and accounting initiatives and projects

REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA designation with experience in construction or real estate development sectors preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Proficient in ASPE accounting standards
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Sage is an asset
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, with strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize conflicting deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, team-oriented

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to move into industry with a reputable real estate company offering stability, career growth, and work-life balance, within a supportive, high-performing team.